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Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:16:08 GMT

I called b&o and they told me that it could be programmed on my beo4 (just combination of button to add this option).

They recycle IR code, that's why I am able to use my A.MEM beosound 4 functionality with my old a.tape button from my beolink 1000.

Best regards

oLivier

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:01:15 GMT

Ralf,

Open a list of input and select a line with an arrow (up and down) with ok button, doesn't require any advance technology.Every manufacturer has done this since the "menu" function exist on a tv.

I use a beolink 1000 with my beosound 4 and I can select my sd card.

This is really stupid.

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

kallasr — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:26:24 GMT

I think you are being a little "unfair".

The Beo 4 is around since 1994!

How could they know that people will be using their TVs as PC Monitors???

Beovision 6-22 was introduced in 2003...

And buying the right beo 4 (ebay?) is not a big deal. Really.

Ralf

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:18:19 GMT

Software or not.That's a shame.

This is a really basic functionality.

Thanks again for your precious help :)

I intended to buy 2 of them, I give up.I don't want to spend my time finding the GOOD beo4.

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

Callen — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:59:42 GMT

With the software I have I'm afraid there is no way to select dvi (other than selecting pc on the remote).

All other inputs can be assigned.

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:35:22 GMT

Craig,

When you access to the main menu of the beovision, there is no way to select the DVI input by just selecting DVI in a list of input (like on any other TV) and press OK.And that's done.

I just need to switch to the dvi input.I don't care if I cannot use one button on a remote.

I just need to test the TV I intend to buy.

Please, let me know.

Thanks

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:12:17 GMT

A beovision 6-22 doesn't have HDMI port, only DVI.

It's incredible that this tv needs only one kind of remote, that's completely stupid.

I am afraid that you are right.

Thanks for this brain storming.

Olivier

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

Raeuber — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:55:23 GMT

Hi Callen,

I took a look into the manual of BV 6: A HDMI port can assigned to every source name, so I assumed it's the same with the DVI port. Probably you are right and the DVI port can only be assigned to "PC", but probably a software update is available. If not, there is no way to select the DVI port with the older Beo4.

/Räuber

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

Callen — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:09:57 GMT

Raeuber:

olvisab:

When you say AV ports does this include the DVI port ?

If this is the case, according to what you say, I could use the doorcam or sat or v.aux ?

Thanks

Best regards

Olivier

Yes, of course.

Raeuber, I am not so sure this is the case on the BeoVision 6. On my BeoVision 5 (HD) it isn't a problem however the BeoVision 6 does not have the same options in the menu. I attach a photo of the setup choices on both the 6 and 5.

I may be doing something wrong but I'm fairly certain that on the BeoVision 6 the 'PC' mode is dedicated to the 'PC' button on the remote and cannot be reassigned.

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:21:44 GMT

So, you solve my poblem.

Thanks for all these precision.

I am sure it will be helpfull for anyone who wants to modify their beo4.

Have a nice day

Best regards

oLivier

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

Raeuber — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:14:04 GMT

olvisab:

When you say AV ports does this include the DVI port ?

If this is the case, according to what you say, I could use the doorcam or sat or v.aux ?

Thanks

Best regards

Olivier

Yes, of course.

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:39:34 GMT

When you say AV ports does this include the DVI port ?

If this is the case, according to what you say, I could use the doorcam or sat or v.aux ?

Thanks

Best regards

Olivier

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

Raeuber — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:11:20 GMT

Hello OLivier,

you have an old Beo4 with AV button, PC is not available on this Beo4.

On newer Beo4 (and also on newer Beovisions) some source names have changed (old Beo4 - new Beo4):

CDV - DVD

V.TAPE2 - DVD2

DOORCAM - V.AUX2

V.AUX - DTV2

SAT - DTV

So p.e. if you assign an AV port of your beovision to V.AUX2 you have to use DOORCAM (with LIST) on your Beo4.

BTW: You cant't assign an AV port to CAMERA (CAMCORD). This command works only with a source connected to the CAMERA socket (3 cinch) of your beovision.

Regards

Räuber

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

olvisab — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:48:27 GMT

Hello Elephant

Thanks for these explanation.

I tried to add PC on the beo4 and I don't have this option ( cd2, cdv, camcord, doorcam, vtape, atape; p-v aux).

Can I associate camcord to the DVI port of the bv6 wth the connection menu and use this "camcord" button for selecting it ?

I hope it is simple like this.

I didn't know this way to modify a beo4.Great, thanks again.

Best regards

OLivier

Re: can't select "pc" with my Beo4

elephant — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:12:42 GMT

Hi, I re-read your original post and I would like to clarify things.

Firstly, how B&O TVs have AV ports that you associate with the type of equipment attached. For example a SCART to a set top box or a VCR. This is accomplished by using the connections menu. So for example, you use the connections menu on the TV to indicate the DVI AV port is connected to a PC.

Secondly, for non-standard associations you need to add a soft-key (accessed via [LIST], [LIST] as you did) to the Beo4. It may be that your Beo4 does not yet have [PC] defined to its list of soft-keys. To add a new soft-key simultaneously press [LIST] and the stand-by button, the red/orange dot [O]. You should then see "ADD?" on your Beo4's display, press (GO), then press [LIST], [LIST] until you see "PC", then press (GO).

Finally, now you have [PC] defined so that when it is pressed the TV activates the AV port (in this case the DVI) associated with the [PC] command.